Erie County Sheriff's Office Report for Aug. 23, 2013

The Erie County
Sheriff's Office responded to 142 calls from Aug. 10 to 16. Below is a sampling
of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.

Deputies responded to 10
burglary false alarm calls and two fire alarms during the dates of this report.

Saturday, Aug. 10

•Waterford
Park, larceny - A complainant stated that he observed a female subject inside
of his neighbor's car, possibly stealing items from it during the late hours of
the night. The female subject left prior to the arrival of patrol. Deputies
located the female subject nearby, who was identified by the complainant. The
female subject consented to a search of her residence and the investigation by
Erie County Sheriff's Office deputies resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old
woman from Grand Island for criminal mischief in the third degree (a class E
felony), three counts of criminal possession of stolen property in the
fourth-degree (a class E felony), two counts of grand larceny in the fourth
degree (a class E felony), possession of burglar tools (a class A misdemeanor),
criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree (a class A
misdemeanor), petit larceny (a class A misdemeanor) and unlawful possession of
personal identification information in the third degree (a class A
misdemeanor). The woman was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town
of Grand Island Court. Further charges are pending.

•West
Park Road, criminal mischief - A complainant stated that, sometime during
recent months, someone damaged the siding to his residence by shooting a BB
gun. Deputies determined the damage to be caused by a neighbor of the
complainant. The complainant declined to pursue any charges.

•I-190,
fight - A complainant stated that three individuals were fighting on the Long
Road overpass of the I-190. Deputies checked the area and determined the
complaint to be unfounded.

•Love
Road, traffic control device - Deputies located a traffic signal with a burnt
out light bulb. The Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition
was notified.

•Driftwood
Drive, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was coming from a
nearby residence. Deputies checked the area and determined the complaint to be
unfounded.

Sunday, Aug. 11

•Beaver
Island State Park, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that several
persons had started a bonfire on the beach during the late hours of the night.
Deputies located the subjects and advised them.

•Queens
Drive, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that, sometime during the
night, someone placed traffic cones on top of several vehicles in the area. No
damage was reported.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911
hang-up call from a local business. Deputies checked the area and were unable
to locate anyone in need of police assistance.

•Whitehaven
Road, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a report of a
two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

•Fix
Road, criminal mischief - A complainant stated that, sometime in recent days,
someone damaged his vehicle in an attempt to gain entry. No entry was made and
nothing was reported stolen. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Monday, Aug. 12

•West
River Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that a boat in the river
was going back and forth acting suspiciously. Deputies checked but were unable
to locate the boat.

•Stony
Point Road, larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime in recent days,
someone stole a purse from her unlocked vehicle. An investigation into the
matter is ongoing.

•West
River Road, shots fired - A complainant stated that several gunshots were
coming from the wooded area behind her residence. Deputies located an
individual who was target shooting on his own property.

Tuesday, Aug. 13

•Baseline
Road, larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime in recent days, someone
stole a camera from her unlocked vehicle. An investigation into the matter is
ongoing.

•Wallace
Drive, animal loose - A complainant stated a dog was running loose in the
neighborhood. The dog control officer was notified.

•Baseline
Road, reckless operation - A complainant stated that a vehicle was swerving in
and out of traffic. Deputies located the vehicle at the registered owner's
address and advised the driver.

•Stony
Point Road, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a suspicious vehicle
was parked on the street and looked out of place. Deputies located the vehicle,
which had become disabled.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

•Grand
Island Boulevard, suspicious person - A complainant stated that a male subject
was defecating near the wood line behind a local business. Deputies checked the
area but were unable to locate the male.

•Harvey
Road, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a suspicious vehicle was
parked on the street in front of his residence. Deputies located the vehicle
and advised the driver, who stated he was waiting for his landscaping company
to arrive so they could complete a job in the area.

•Marilyn
Drive, larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime in the past week, someone
stole a purse from her unlocked vehicle. An investigation into the matter is
ongoing.

•Whitehaven
Road, hit-and-run accident - A complainant stated that, at an unknown time, an
unknown vehicle struck his car while it was parked. No injuries were reported.

•Whitehaven
Road, property found - A complainant stated that he found a wallet while at a
gas station and wished to turn it over to patrol. Deputies attempted to contact
the owner of the wallet.

•South
Lane, suspicious vehicle - A complainant stated that a suspicious vehicle was
driving around the neighborhood and taking pictures of a residence. Deputies
spoke to the driver, who stated he worked for an appraisal company.

•Whitehaven
Road, suspicious person - A complainant stated that two youths were lying on
the side of the roadway. Deputies checked the area and determined the complaint
to be unfounded.

•Foxcroft
Street, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that a door was open to a
neighboring residence. The complainant didn't think anyone was home. No damage
was observed and the residence was secured.

•Carter
Drive, welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911 hang-up call.
Deputies spoke to occupants and determined the call to be a misdial.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, reckless operation- A complainant stated that a vehicle was
speeding down the street. Deputies checked but were unable to locate the
vehicle.

•Warner
Drive, welfare check - Deputies responded to a report of a 911 hang-up call.
Deputies spoke to occupants and determined the call to be a misdial.

•Baseline
Road, property-damage-only accident - Deputies responded to a report of a
two-car motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

•Windham
Lane, youth activity - A complainant stated that four youths were walking down
the street and appeared to be damaging gardens in the area. Deputies checked
but were unable to locate the youths. No damage was reported.

•Love
Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that two youths were looking
into cars during the late hours of the night. The youths ran off prior to the
arrival of patrol.